Job Description
Job Description
People Purpose : Beyond Competitive
It is no longer ok to just be competitive regarding how we treat our people in everything we do. Our leadership team believes wholeheartedly we need to be beyond competitive and cultivate a culture of proud, driven employees who are passionate about the work they do and where they do it. Our leadership strives to unleash unsurpassed potential in every team and individual employed and owns making that happen. Sincere, Simple, Smart.
What makes us Beyond Competitive :
- 6 weeks’ time off annually
- Employee bonus plan
- Flexible hybrid / remote work options
- Full pay maternity, paternity, parental, short-term disability leaves
- Employee driven recognition program
- Access to hundreds of training opportunities
- Company paid educational assistance
- Well-being on demand
- Perks at Work
- Competitive health and welfare plans -HSA company contribution
- 401(k) company match
- Great culture and people!
The Opportunity :
The Patient Account Liaison (PAL) is responsible for reviewing and processing new referrals from patient intake to shipping and insurance approval. The PAL is the primary contact for patients, clinics, and Clinical Area Managers within their designated territory with responsibilities including patient intake and contact throughout the referral process, obtaining payer required documentation, submitting, and obtaining insurance authorizations, obtaining patient documents, and assisting with patient payment programs. This is a fulltime onsite position based in Pensacola, FL.
Job Outcomes You Must Get :
Follow Electromed mission and core values, while striving to achieve company goalsUnderstand and adhere to local State and Federal healthcare regulatory and compliance rulesResponsible for maintaining patient flow and relationships with physicians and their staff, discussing treatment options, providing nurse and patient education. Act as main point of contact between physician, patient, and Clinical Area Manager (CAM)Review new patient referrals and intake information for required documentation and medical necessity, insurance, demographics, clinical history, etc.Collect and organize medical records, maintain electronic charts including comprehensive care plans, medical information, treatment records and billing dataEnsure patients have proper authorizations for treatment coverage, perform benefit verification and submission of authorization requests.Develop payer knowledge base related to diagnosis, coverage guidelines and medical criteriaCommunicate professionally and effectively; requires extreme attention to detail, problem resolution, and knowledge of medical terminology, Protected Patient Info and HIPAA lawsDevelop relationships with patients and providers by maintaining exceptional service and follow up careEducate patient on the therapeutic benefits of the SmartVest to promote prescribed adherenceDiscuss therapy and treatment costs, collect, and update necessary patient information and forms for insurance processingAssist internal and field team, payers, and patients in understanding payer methodologies and resolution of order-related issues through outreach and response to inquiriesEffectively submit insurance requests to obtain authorization, utilizing tools such as web portals and authorization partners.Primary contact for providers & patients prior to the shipment of their deviceProvide order status updates for incoming calls from patients, clinics, and sales representativesInitiate and arrange product shipment, including determining device and garment selectionQuickly and accurately identify and assess individual customer needs, determining appropriate action and taking ownership to ensure positive resolutionWork closely with referring MD offices and internal team to provide timely service to patientsEnsure the accuracy of referral and patient data entered into system by verifying information receivedEnsure proper documentation and data is received in a timely mannerOther duties as assignedRequirements for Successful Job Outcomes :
High School diploma or GED required; degree preferredExtensive customer service experience with phone contact, preferably in a call center environmentSubstantial experience working directly with providers in healthcare or DME settingStrong and solid experience working with insurance companies in the capacity of benefits & coverage, and authorizationsPrevious experience in medical device or other healthcare environments requiredProficiency working with Microsoft Office suiteKnowledge of medical terminologyFamiliarity of medical documentationKnowledge of Protected Patient Info and HIPAA lawsProven and recurring success working directly with sales teams preferredExperience with DME billing preferredExperience with Medicare part B coverageExperience with national payersKnowledgeable of insurance requirements with the ability to determine medical justification to ensure proper reimbursementStrong knowledge of medical insurance benefits and authorization processesMust live within commuting distance of Pensacola, FL.Salary range is $21.50-$26.50 / hour plus incentive bonus with the final agreed upon compensation to be based on individual qualifications, experience, and education.
Profile for Success :
You live the Company Core ValuesYou are organized, can multi-task, and prioritize You are driven and highly motivated You are competitiveYou have outstanding attention to detailYou can meet deadlines and get results You are excellent at customer serviceYou are creativeYou are analytical and can solve problemsYou are a self-starter and directedYou are patient centric and empatheticYou are a critical thinkerYou are collaborative and coachableYou persevere, are resilient, and determinedYou have strong communication skillsYou thrive in a fast-paced environment and learn fastYou are eager and willing to improveYou can adapt, are positive, and take accountabilityYou are productive, get results, and winYou like to earn $ and be recognizedYou love what you do and helping patients!
Be You.
Our people celebrate diverse individuals, backgrounds, and thinking. As an equal opportunity
employer this is the absolute most important belief in cultivating our culture and growth together.
Core Values
Customer-Focused. Integrity. Resourceful. Collaborative. Results-Driven.
Electromed develops, manufactures, and markets innovative airway clearance devices that help
people around the world breathe better, stay healthier, and lead active and fulfilling lives.
Making Life’s important moments possible-one breath at a time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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